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Sheffield United signed Zhang Yaokun, a central defender, on loan from Dalian Shide, the Chinese Super League club, yesterday. Zhang impressed Neil Warnock, the Sheffield United manager, during a trial at Bramall Lane last month. “He’s a central defender who we’ve taken on until the end of the season,” Warnock said.

The news comes after the confirmation of the Coca-Cola Championship club’s acquisition of Chengdu Five Bulls, the Chinese club, as they attempt to forge strong commercial and playing links in China. “We will pour all-round support into the club. This is an exciting opportunity for us,”